Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

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Inspiring conversations with real people who took the leap into business ownership, franchising, and freedom. Hosted by franchise guru, consultant and trusted small business advisor, Meg Schmitz.

If you're looking to make the next phase of your life the best phase, this podcast is for you.

From corporate refugees and executives tired of the desk job life, to entrepreneurs and investors looking for more support in their business journey, you'll hear from real people who stepped into the unknown, took control of their destiny and became their own boss.

Ep 5.15 Business Unchained: The Power of B2b Franchising for Executives

Jun 27, 2024

Meg Schmitz sits down with Kerrie Hoffman, a former corporate executive turned successful entrepreneur. Dive into their intimate conversation as Kerrie shares her bold transition from corporate life to business ownership. This episode provides invaluable insights for any executive contemplating a similar leap into...

Ep 5.14: From Scrappy Startup to Pioneering Franchisor

Jun 20, 2024

Devan Kline, the co-founder of Burn Boot Camp, is no ordinary franchisor. His rags-to-riches tale is filled with universal truths, self-discovery, and ambition. Discover the unconventional strategies this entrepreneur used to skyrocket their business and how you can apply them to your venture. Get ready to learn from...

Ep 5.13: Relationship Rules for Romantic Business Partners

Jun 13, 2024

Discover the surprising way my guest, Mark Zucker, navigates business dynamics and challenges with his co-founder wife. Find out how they manage a business 8000 miles away and the unexpected role their family plays in their operations. Are you curious about the unique strategies they use to maintain business continuity...

Ep 5.12: Family, Franchising & Finding Your Tribe

Jun 6, 2024

Discover the unexpected truth about the franchising world with my guest, Sung Ohm, the CEO of FranDevCo. In this episode, for the first time, Sung Ohm shares his family’s entrepreneurial journey. Sung shares how those failures and challenges now define the company culture at FranDevCo, enabling them to transform the...